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[EC Finals] (2)Boston vs. (8)Miami

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 14, 2023.

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(2)Celtics vs. (8)Heat

Poll closed May 19, 2023.
  1. Celtics in 4

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  2. Celtics in 5

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  3. Celtics in 6

    20.0%
  4. Celtics in 7

    12.5%
  5. Heat in 7

    25.0%
  6. Heat in 6

    20.0%
  7. Heat in 5

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  8. Heat in 4

    5.0%
  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    Breen, JVG, Jackson
     
  2. Houstunna

    Houstunna The Most Unbiased Fan
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    I researched and edited

    Rockets were not 8th because only 6 teams made it each conference (only 23 NBA franchises).. 1st and 2nd seeds got a First Round bye

    But the Rockets were the "lowest" seeded playoff team (6th)

    So technically, Houston has made the Finals twice as a 6th seed
     
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    this
     
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  4. J.R.

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    All the praise if they win, none of the scorn if they lose.
     
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  5. DreamShook

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    They said K Love gave a great speech at Miami shoot around. I mean he may not have played but that is invaluable pep talking for all those plumbers and paralegals on the Heat team
     
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    James Harden 1 Finals appearance as a bench warmer 11 years ago.

    Jimmy don’t call me James I’m not a bearded bum ass loser… “My name isn’t James. It’s literally Jimmy.” 2 Finals appearances in the last 3 years as THE LEADER.



    Butler >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Harden

    as if it wasn’t already obvious the last few years.
     
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  7. Os Trigonum

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    "They played bad basketball." --Chuck with acute insight
     
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    It's ridiculous how Miami has developed their undrafted players.

    Meanwhile we make our 1st round picks look like ****
     
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    naw J. they were about to CRUCIFY Jimmy for losing a 3-0 lead despite being an 8 seed. They were ready to laugh at Jimmy. i saw it on the internet.
     
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  10. Manny Ramirez

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    That’s not true - that Rockets team was the 6th seed and the first team to make the finals with a losing record and that was the ‘80-81 Rockets team.
     
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  11. J.R.

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    They're so undisciplined and unfundamentally sound. They win games strictly on talent. They don't even run an offense. — Chuck

    They played hero ball. — Shaq

    We never know how they’re gonna play. One of the most inconsistent talented teams I’ve ever seen. — Chuck
     
  12. DreamShook

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    That was all silas being an idiot. Rockets need to take all their lotto picks and build form there. be patient, rockets got the talent.. do not bring Harden here to screw it up.
     
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  13. rpr52121

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    Really those the people with votes? Plus only 9 people. I never understand these playoff award decisions. It's how Andre Iguodala ends up winning a NBA FInals MVP.

    I honestly think NHL is the only league that does it correct with the Conn Smythe Award and a reasonable number of voters.
     
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  14. cheke64

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    They played moreyball.
     
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    FO also gets blame. SS wouldn't have gotten away with that if FO told him not to. Just look at the games Lucas coached.
     
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    Derrik White looks like a stick of brocoli.
     
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    I like Breen though some is "trademark" phrases have gotten a bit stale. I cannot stand Jackson as a in game color/analysis guy. He is much better at half time or post game analysis desk.
     
  18. Os Trigonum

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    lol
     
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    I am pleased. Whoever wins in the finals - I am pleased.
     

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